Stars In His Eyes
Chapter 572: Rumors After Divorce 4_1

Chapter 572: Chapter 572: Rumors After Divorce 4_1

Having said this, He Teng didn’t give He Zhilan another glance, lowered his head, and continued to slurp his porridge.

"Exactly, Zhilan, you are too thin, eat more!" On this point, Kang Xing was wholeheartedly in agreement, always feeling that He Zhilan was so thin that a gust of wind could potentially blow her away.

Especially her waist, which looked frail enough to snap in half with a casual bend.

He Zhilan was speechless for a while. Every time she visited the military base, her biggest worry was mealtime. He Teng’s favorite thing was to watch her eat heartily, and then, when he saw her eat the amount he considered satisfactory, he would feel content.

His satisfaction would always leave Zhilan feeling somewhat like a pig being fattened up – fed more with the hope of growing a couple of pounds for a higher future selling price.

He Teng was a very principled man. He wouldn’t let Zhilan’s visit to the base hinder his operations, so after mealtime, he would suggest she go back to the hostel or visit the political commissar Chen Ya’nan. Chen Ya’nan usually returned from school during weekends and was most delighted knowing Zhilan was visiting.

Of course, He Teng gave Zhilan another option: if she couldn’t stand it, she could leave the base with the culinary brigade and take the train back to the capital.

However, seeing Zhilan’s reaction, He Teng couldn’t bring himself to express this alternative.

Even though she knew he would be busy with regular training and wouldn’t have time to accompany her, she didn’t show any signs of unhappiness or impatience. Instead, she determined immediately to visit the political commissar’s wife to chat and pass the time.

At this time, He Teng stared at Zhilan as if she was an enigma. Even now, he wondered why she continued to visit the military base after their divorce.

After parting from He Teng, Zhilan went alone to the political commissar’s residence. The political commissar was not at home, it was his wife who answered the door upon seeing Zhilan, she cheerfully shouted towards the interior of the house, "Ya’nan, Auntie He is here! Why are you still in bed, you sleepyhead!"

Then the commissar’s wife turned to Zhilan and said, "This girl was talking about being up early to find you just last night. And now, look at her, sleeping like a log and unable to wake up even for meals. Come on in. It’s a little chilly outside, isn’t it? Have you had breakfast?"

"I’ve eaten at the canteen," After entring the house and changing into slippers, Zhilan responded. Just as she settled down on the sofa, she saw Chen Ya’nan, eyes still closed, emerging from her room, muttering, "Mom is so childish, always lying."

"This time, it’s not a lie. If it’s not your Auntie He in the living room, then who is it?" The political commissar’s wife could hardly contain her laughter, "This child, she won’t be fooled! The other day she refused to get up for breakfast. Out of ideas, I just shouted towards her room that you had come. You won’t believe it, this child, without even putting on her shoes, ran straight out immediately."

"Who’s Auntie He? Uncle He has already divorced her. I’m going to call her Sister Zhilan! Either way, she is only a few years older than me!" Chen Ya’nan rubbed her eyes and looked at Zhilan. As soon as she saw it was indeed Zhilan who had come, she dashed towards her, "Sister Zhilan! I’ve missed you!"

"You haven’t eaten yet; go freshen up first. I’ll be here all weekend, you can tell me all about what you’ve been thinking!" Zhilan patted Chen Ya’nan’s messy short hair.

In her life, Zhilan missed out on the worry-free age that Chen Ya’nan was currently enjoying. Not having a younger sister of Ya’nan’s age or demeanor in her own life, she genuinely cherished her bond with Chen Ya’nan.